Rise - Extreme - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Rise" is the first single off of American hard rock band Extreme's 2023 sixth album, Six. Born from the prolific songwriting partnership of Nuno Bettencourt and Gary Cherone, they teamed up with singer-songwriter Jordan Ferreira for this track, marking one of four collaborations on the album. Released in 2023, the song is a testament to Extreme's evolution, showcasing the group's hard rock roots and Nuno Bettencourt's technical prowess. The song was described by lead vocalist Gary Cherone as a reflection on fame's transient nature, exploring the shadows that accompany success and dreams realized. Despite not having entered any official charts, "Rise" was met with great critical acclaim, propelling its parent album Six to Number 67 on the Billboard 200. The LP was even more successful in Europe, peaking at Number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart and landing into the Top 10 in countries like Switzerland, Scotland, Germany, and Austria.